APHEUM for Museums
Changing content.
Context directly at the work.
Digitally controlled. With an analogue presence. APHEUM combines the quiet appearance of a framed black-and-white print with centrally controllable exhibition presentation.
Exhibition display rethought
An image carrier that can change — without feeling like a screen.
APHEUM Frames present photography and graphic material in particularly fine grayscale behind anti-reflective museum glass. Motifs, sequences and running times can be controlled via the APHEUM platform. Context can follow the currently displayed image directly via a QR code.
Changing exhibitions
Collection holdings, temporary exhibitions or thematic sequences can be recomposed without printing, replacing or rebuilding each individual image carrier.
Context directly at the work
A QR code leads to texts, audio, video or further information matching the current motif — also in multiple languages.
Centrally controllable
Individual frames, groups or multiple locations can be organised and scheduled through one shared platform.
Wireless operation
Up to twelve months of wireless operation allow free hanging and reduce visible technology in the exhibition.
For collections, interpretation and space
Show more without occupying the space with technology.
- Present photographic collections in curated sequences
- Make depot holdings and rarely shown motifs visible
- Engage visitors through changing contextual interpretation
- Use foyers, cabinets, education rooms or visible storage flexibly
- Adapt content for events, regions or tourist audiences
The APHEUM system
Hardware, platform and security from one source.
Image effect
Deep Grayscale presentation developed by APHEUM, anti-reflective museum glass and high-quality frames made in Germany.
Dedicated platform
Upload content provided by the museum, connect frames into groups, schedule motif changes and organise exhibitions centrally.
Token-based security
Protected communication between platform and frames for controlled, professional operation.
Alfred Ehrhardt: Shells and Snails
Frame M at the Alfred Ehrhardt Stiftung, Berlin
An APHEUM Frame M presents photographs from the collection. For each displayed image, the matching context is accessible via QR code. Image and interpretation change together — without a visible screen aesthetic.
More about APHEUM
See the technology. Experience the application.
Learn more about a realised cultural project and compare the available APHEUM Frame formats.
Museum package
A calculable starting point for a first exhibition.
We coordinate format, hanging, technical setup of the collections and QR linking with your institution. Your museum provides the image, text and contextual content used, as well as the required usage rights. The package is suitable as a pilot, temporary exhibition or starting point for a later rollout.
Included in the package:
- 5 APHEUM Frames M
- Project management
- Use and technical setup of one collection with QR context per frame, five collections in total. Image, text and contextual content is provided by the museum.
- Service and support over three years
- System licence for five frames over three years
Price breakdown
| Net price | 4.075,63 € |
|---|---|
| 19% VAT | 774,37 € |
| Gross total | 4.850,00 € |
Annually after three years
| 35,00 € net per frame | |
|---|---|
| For five frames | 175,00 € net |
| 19% VAT | 33,25 € |
| Gross total | 208,25 € annually |
Still included:
- System use for one collection with QR context per frame
- System licence for five frames
- Service and support
From motif to exhibition
In three clear steps.
Clarify objective and space
Exhibition, quantity, formats, duration and interpretation concept are defined together.
Set up frames and platform
APHEUM technically sets up frames, platform, collections and QR links. Image files, texts, metadata and usage rights are provided by the museum.
Control the exhibition
Your team manages motifs and schedules through the platform. APHEUM supports the process with service and support.
Frequently asked questions
What museums want to know before a pilot project.
Does APHEUM look like a normal screen?
No. The display is not luminous and is designed for a quiet, print-like perception. The frame and anti-reflective museum glass support its object character.
Do the frames require a permanent power connection?
No. APHEUM Frames operate wirelessly and, depending on use, achieve up to twelve months of runtime. This allows free hanging without visible cables.
Can collection images from the museum be used?
Yes. Museums can upload their own photographs and graphic content, group them into exhibitions and schedule them.
Can the QR context change with the image?
Yes. The QR code can point to dynamic context that is delivered to match the motif currently displayed.
Does APHEUM create the exhibition content?
No. Image files, texts, contextual information and usage rights are provided by the museum. APHEUM handles the technical setup of the frames, collections, platform and QR links, as well as service and support.
What does the annual amount include?
After three years, the annual gross total is 208,25 € for five frames. This includes system use for one collection with QR context per frame, the system licence for five frames, and service and support.
Personal consultation
What would you like to make visible in your museum?
Arrange a meeting at Museumsforum NRW in Herford, a demo or a non-binding project consultation.
Alternatively, use our general contact form.